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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.61, 1,831.05 and 908.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.61, 1,831.05 and 908.43 is: 1,252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.61 : 1,831.05 = 908.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.61/1,831.05 = 908.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.61x = 1,831.05 × 908.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.61x = 1,663,380.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,380.75/1,327.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.92

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